Join us for a conversation on Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk (Signal/McClelland & Stewart, October 2025), the provocative new book by bestselling authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson.
From the authors of The Big Shift (HarperCollins, 2013) and Empty Planet (Signal, 2020), Breaking Point examines the profound forces reshaping Canada’s political, cultural and economic landscape. As Canada grapples with rising regional tensions, a broken immigration system, alienated younger generations and mounting global pressures, Bricker and Ibbitson argue the country has reached a critical moment. Their sharp and candid analysis asks whether Canadians, and their leaders, can take the necessary steps to secure the country’s future.
The event will feature remarks from both authors followed by a fireside chat moderated by CIGI Senior Fellow Vass Bednar. It is open to the public and will be of particular interest to those practising, studying or generally interested in Canadian politics and economics. Light refreshments will be served, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
About the Authors
- Darrell Bricker is global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, CIGI senior fellow and former director of public opinion research in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Carleton University and is a co-author of Empty Planet and The Big Shift.
- John Ibbitson is one of Canada’s most respected journalists and authors, with a distinguished career at The Globe and Mail. In addition to Empty Planet and The Big Shift, he is the author of the bestselling biography Stephen Harper (Signal, 2016) and The Duel (Signal, 2025).
